Are you thinking about becoming an agent or have more interest in how we run our operations at Beyond 404 Realty? This six-step article will walk you through starting your career or continuing it with us. 

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Step 1 – Sales Agent Real Estate Course 

You’ll need to enroll in the real estate Sales Agent course either online or in person. At the end of the course, you’ll take a test that you need to pass in order to qualify for the state exam. 

Step 2 – Study For The Texas Real Estate Exam 

Everyone has a different way of studying. Find what methods work for you, take practice tests, and talk with others who may have recently passed the state exam for tips.  

Step 3 – Texas Real Estate Exam  

Schedule your test with the state. The real estate class you took prior to this point will guide you on how to find testing facilities and links to the online scheduler.  

Step 4 – Real Estate License Application 

You’ve passed! Now it’s time to apply for your license online through the Real Estate Commission. Your application is usually processed within a week or two. A few requirements: you must be a US citizen, be 18+ years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent and pass a background check. 

Step 5 – Join a Brokerage 

You will need to join a real estate brokerage in order to start practicing. Every company is different. Some have hundreds of agents, and others have just a handful like us. Some take a higher percentage of your commission and charge fees for utilizing staff, while others don’t. Make sure to interview with at least two brokerages to get a feel for what might fit your career. 

Step 6 – Start Selling! 

When should you expect to start making money? Everyone is different! Some work full-time in real estate even while having another job in the beginning. Many travel pretty far to sell homes just to get the experience, doing whatever is needed to succeed because they are fully invested in making this their sole career. Not everyone is going to want that type of life for themselves, and that’s okay. Get out there and make this the career that you want and make it work for you. 

Anthoney Hanks, our designated broker, is an open book and welcomes messages/calls/emails with questions, especially about what Beyond 404 Realty offers to new and experienced agents!